The forecast for Minneapolis, MN, today promises some sunshine with a crisp high near 46 degrees and a gentle west northwest breeze trailing at 5 to 10 mph. As residents soak in the brief warmth under the autumn sun, they can expect the weather to shift gently into a partly cloudy evening with a cool low around 29 degrees. The typically unpredictable Midwest weather will start the week with an increase in cloud coverage on Monday and a high hovering close to 44 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Those planning to venture out late Monday night should be prepared to possibly grab an umbrella. Rain looks to steadily make its entrance, mainly after midnight, with a 70% chance of precipitation and new amounts tallying between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The east southeast wind will attempt to maintain a steady presence at 5 to 10 mph, bringing in a low of around 34 degrees. "Rain and snow likely, mainly after midnight," says the National Weather Service, as the city moves into a possibly damp Tuesday.
Tuesday brings with it a 40 percent chance of rain before noon, fading into a mostly cloudy day with an unyielding high near 42 degrees. Commuters traveling east might find a companion in the consistent easterly wind at 5 to 10 mph. As the evening unfolds, the mostly cloudy skies will persist, and the temperature will gently dip to a low around 33 degrees, persisting with the theme of a rather temperate autumn week.
The weather pattern for Wednesday through Saturday seems to hover in a realm of consistency—mostly cloudy days with modest highs in the mid-40s. Rain chances are forecasted to sporadically return, with a 20 percent chance predicted for Wednesday night after midnight. By Thursday, the odds to steadily increase somewhat to a 30 percent chance of rain. The temperatures during the nights will oscillate mildly, achieving lows in the mid-30s. "A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight," predicts the National Weather Service for Wednesday night, setting a subtle reminder for another potential encounter with rainfall.
The latter part of the week might require residents to keep their jackets close by with Friday showing a 20 percent chance of rain during a partly sunny day and a high near 42, and a dip to a low around 28 by night. The weekend ushers in a more pleasant note with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and a comfortable high near 43 degrees — a fitting atmosphere for those looking to enjoy a calm weekend outdoors.
